AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDeep-Sea Mining Governance: Moana Minerals Limited and CIC–Ocean Research are moving toward a US merger with American Ocean Minerals Corporation, raising fresh concerns about who controls exploration rights across about 12% of the Marae Moana and whether the deal could tilt toward a near-monopoly. Digital Payments: The Bank of the Cook Islands is rolling out TakuEcom (now) and TakuPOS (mid-August), letting businesses take card and contactless payments and sell online without costly EFTPOS hardware. Ocean Science Spotlight: NOAA’s Cook Islands ROV exploration found large megalodon teeth on the seafloor, with researchers planning chemical signature work to learn more about ancient ocean conditions. Pacific Tech for Inclusion: A new regional piece argues Pacific wayfinding can inspire digital transformation, using AI and Digital Public Infrastructure to support inclusive growth. Language Revitalisation: Cook Islands Māori Language Week highlights urgent support needs, noting only about 3% of New Zealand-born Cook Islanders know the heritage language. Health Research (Culture-led): A Cook Islands Māori PhD researcher is studying whether bathing in naturally warm lagoon waters could support heart health. Environment Data Skills: GIS professionals from across the Pacific trained in geospatial tools to improve environmental data management and policy action.
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